Accreditation and Recognitions
The College of Education & Human Development is accredited by the following agencies:
Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP)
The University of Nevada, Reno's educator preparation programs are fully accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP).
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
The Counseling programs have been given the counseling profession's highest seal of approval. The Counseling Department has met the rigorous national standards of the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), which ensures that our graduates receive a superior education.
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
NAEYC is the professional association advancing high-quality early childhood education for children from birth through age 8. The organization supports educators and programs across the field through research-based resources, professional development, accreditation, advocacy, conferences, publications, and community connections. The Child and Family Resource Center (CFRC) is accredited by NAEYC.
National Council on Family Relations (NCFR)
The Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) undergraduate degree program at the University of Nevada, Reno has been reviewed by the National Council on Family Relations. It has been recognized as an NCFR CFLE-approved program offering coursework covering the content required for the Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) designation. Graduates of NCFR CFLE-approved programs qualify to apply for the CFLE designation via an Abbreviated Application process.
The Association for Behavior Analysis International Verified Course Sequence (VCS)
The Association for Behavior Analysis International has verified the following courses toward the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (Option 1) or Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst® examination. Applicants will need to meet additional requirements before they can be deemed eligible to take the examination.
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